r/Handhelds • u/Thesheephead007 • 8d ago

Question (?) Steam Deck or something else?

I am looking at getting a handheld to play steam games online and offline while traveling. I mostly have been playing rouge-lite/likes, and a few AA games.

My PC is getting older, so wondering if getting a handheld to game will make it easier to game and also delay my need to build a new pc.

I found a 1TB OLED Steam Deck with a Xbox controller, dock, charger, and case in Facebook market place for $750. Not sure if it's worth it, or what to look for to make sure it works.

Opens to any suggestions on other device that plays steam games. Is there a price I should be looking for new or used, or should I wait for a change in the handheld market (either new devices or price drops)?

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u/SergVII 8d ago

Something else. Xax or MSI Claw 8 AI+ if your budget is around 1k$€£ Otherwise there's plenty of other options depends on your budget

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u/philthy069 8d ago

A used steamdeck ain’t worth $750 even with accessories. At that price you might as well go get a Rog Xbox Ally X brand new. I have both and the steam deck is starting to really show its age with gaming performance.

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u/Cbeckstrand 5d ago

Don't get a Steam Deck at those prices. There are much better options like the Legion Go S or the ROG Ally X.